Edible holograms could someday decorate foods
Holograms are everywhere, from driver's licenses to credit cards to product packaging. And now, edible holograms could someday enhance foods. Researchers reporting in ACS Nano have developed a laser-based method to print nanostructured holograms on d.....»»
Frog cakes and Fruchocs: Famous local foods attract valuable tourist dollars
From the mouth-watering baked goods of the Port Elliot Bakery, to the ocean freshness of Coffin Bay oysters, local foods are fast becoming a major drawcard for domestic tourists, especially amid COVID-19, where the safest and most reliable travel opt.....»»
Dietary fats interact with grape tannins to influence wine taste
Wine lovers recognize that a perfectly paired wine can make a delicious meal taste even better, but the reverse is also true: Certain foods can influence the flavors of wines. Now, researchers have explored how lipids -- fatty molecules abundant in c.....»»
Dietary fats interact with grape tannins to influence wine taste
Wine lovers recognize that a perfectly paired wine can make a delicious meal taste even better, but the reverse is also true: Certain foods can influence the flavors of wines. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemis.....»»
B&G Foods Reports Strong Net Sales and Earnings Growth for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020
— Net Sales Increased 18.5% and Base Business Net Sales Increased 14.7% for Full Year 2020 — —Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Increased to $281.5 Million for Full Year 2020— PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–B&G Foods, In.....»»
Quantum leap: how we discovered a new way to create a hologram
Once, holograms were just a scientific curiosity. But thanks to the rapid development of lasers, they have gradually moved center stage, appearing on the security imagery for credit cards and bank notes, in science fiction movies—most memorably Sta.....»»
Edible holograms could someday decorate foods
Holograms are everywhere, from driver's licenses to credit cards to product packaging. And now, edible holograms could someday enhance foods. Researchers reporting in ACS Nano have developed a laser-based method to print nanostructured holograms on d.....»»
How to make a banner in Minecraft
Decorate your Minecraft creation with vivid, easily placed banners. Here's how to create and dye them with the exact patterns you want in the crafting table......»»
Ultrasonic Holograms: Who Knew Acoustics Could Go 3D?
Imaging and other medical applications waiting in the wings Although its origins trace back to the 1960s and ‘70s, acoustic holography as a field has been hampered by rampant noise created by widespread reflection and scattering. (Lasers.....»»
Feed Fido fresh human-grade dog food to scoop less poop
For decades, kibble has been our go-to diet for dogs. But the dog food marketplace has exploded in recent years, with grain-free, fresh, and now human-grade offerings crowding the shelves. All commercial dog foods must meet standards for complete and.....»»
Nanotech plastic packaging could leach silver into some types of foods and beverages
Antimicrobial packaging is being developed to extend the shelf life and safety of foods and beverages. However, there is concern about the transfer of potentially harmful materials, such as silver nanoparticles, from these types of containers to cons.....»»
New study cracks the case of why food sticks to center of nonstick pans
It's the same underlying process behind the coffee ring effect and wine tears. Enlarge / Foods will sometimes get stuck to a heated surface, even if oil or a nonstick frying pan is used. Scientists have concluded that convection may be to blame......»»
Why food sticks to nonstick frying pans
Despite the use of nonstick frying pans, foods will sometimes get stuck to a heated surface, even if oil is used. The results can be very messy and unappetizing......»»
Decline in grazing practices threatens the existence of a Basque cheese
The multidisciplinary research group Lactiker - Quality and Safety of Foods from Animal Origin, which is attached to the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), is working on (among other things) characterizing the biochemical, microbiological an.....»»
Advances in cellulose-based food packaging material move to testing phase of industrial production
VTT is testing Thermocell plastic film made of cellulose and fatty acids in the production of food packaging in cooperation with Arla Foods, Paulig, and Wipak. Thermocell plastic material, which is made from renewable components, is to be used in the.....»»
Technology bolsters use of chia seeds to help improve health, slow signs of aging
An improved extraction method involving chia seeds may provide new options for nutritional foods, medicine capsules and anti-aging products......»»
Which beverages burst with umami potential?
A fifth basic flavor has crept into our conceptualisation of foods in recent years—umami. In Japanese, umami translates roughly to 'savory deliciousness'......»»
Detecting trace amounts of multiple classes of antibiotics in foods
Widespread use of antibiotics in human healthcare and livestock husbandry has led to trace amounts of the drugs ending up in food products. Long-term consumption could cause health problems, but it's been difficult to analyze more than a few antibiot.....»»
Making wheat and peanuts less allergenic
The United States Department of Agriculture identifies a group of "big eight" foods that causes 90% of food allergies. Among these foods are wheat and peanuts......»»
How to decorate your home with light strips
Here are some of the coolest uses for LED lights we've seen around the house, along with instructions on how to make these LED creations yourself......»»
How dietary choice influences lifespan in fruit flies
Having a choice of foods may accelerate aging and shorten the lifespan of fruit flies, according to a study published today in the open-access eLife journal......»»